CO SB286

Director of the Division of Oil and Public Safety may impose civil penalties up to $5,000 per day for retail distribution of reformulated gasoline that violates fuel quality specifications in EPA-designated nonattainment areas, effective August 15, 2025

Retailers and licensed fuel distributors have an affirmative defense if they relied on product transfer documents demonstrating compliant fuel specifications

Division of Oil and Public Safety must notify gas station owners in nonattainment areas via email of the penalty amounts by August 15, 2025

Act takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly, subject to potential referendum petition that would delay implementation until November 2026 voter approval